African Americans have a higher risk of deadly complications from COVID-19. If children can be educated about how to establish healthier habits, researchers believe the children can help their parents and grandparents change some of lifestyle factors that contribute to the high risk of coronavirus complications...

Shelter at home orders put many children behind in the routine vaccinations. Pediatricians say it’s now important to catch up to protect kids’ long-term immunity to many deadly diseases. Pediatricians’ offices follow CDC guidelines for sanitation and the staff has adjusted waiting room rules to allow for proper social distancing to keep everyone safe when…...

Adapting to distance learning can be difficult for school-aged kids. They may struggle with missing school and fear of the unknown. Families can help children to adapt to this new normal by establishing routines and being “active listeners.” A teacher explains how free online academic resources can enrich kids' time at home...

A healthy state of mind includes incorporating four basics into your daily life: enough sleep, good nutrition, adequate exercise and time for meditation. Without these pillars both physical and mental health can eventually breakdown...

Many parents struggle with becoming short term teachers to their children, but even experienced teachers are having some difficulty trying to figure out what works best for the students who are at home rather than in the classroom...

Being tested for the flu is a well-known experience. A testing expert talks about how the coronavirus testing process...

As researchers around the world search for treatments for COVID-19, a Miami Cancer Institute medical team used stem cells from umbilical cords in a very sick coronavirus patient with some success. Now they’re hoping to get FDA approval to begin testing this treatment in many more patients...

Overworked parents are having to sub in as teachers for their elementary school children now that most schools are closed. And as children become more frustrated and less patient, this can lead to an even more stressful school experience. Teachers can help parents by sharing some tricks for getting the kids to focus...